This constant attempt to peddle hate and give a communal spin to everything.... It’s the same formula, same players. Here is yet another example 1/n
In March 2020, to help the poor tide over the lockdown, govt announced that a sum of Rs 500/- per month will be credited into the accounts of Women Jan Dhan Yojana account holders for the next three months. 2/n
The first of three installments was credited in the account of 4.07 crore women Jan Dhan account holders in first week of April. This led to massive queues at banks fueled by rumors that the amount must be withdrawn immediately. 3/n
A clarification was issued that the amount has reached your account and can be withdrawn anytime. 4/n
Fast forward to May 2021. Out of all those pictures & videos of Jan Dhan account queues, RW dig out a video that only shows Muslim women and circulate it with a message saying ‘look, recognize and understand where your tax money is going’. 5/n
These are not random accounts. One is followed by the prime minister of India. The other is close to several ruling party leaders and runs a channel that is known for its communal messaging. 6/n
Read AltNews article on how the video was given an anti-Muslim spin on social media. Like I said before, same formula, same players. 7/7 altnews.in/video-of-women…

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